Ismet OZTURK

Ismet Öztürk was burn in Kayseri in 1959, in a small village near Mounth Erciyes (Argeus). He began mountain climbing in 1976 and studied in Kayseri, gaining his qualifications in mountain climbing and trekking under the expert tultion of Dr.Bozkurt Ergör, the then president of the Turkish Mountaineering Federation, and ploneer of the first winter assault on Mount Ararat.
Between the years of 1979-1984 Ismet worked as an Instructor for the Turkish Mountaineering Federation, in the year 1982, he was awarded his Diploma of Mountain Guiding, as a graduate of the first generation of mountain guides in Turkey.
Ismet has climbed all the Turkish mountains, both in summer and winter, his favourite climb is Mount Ararat, which he has made more than hunderd times. First as a member of the fourth ever winter climb team. From 1984-1990 İsmet took more than 1500 people to the pack of Ararat. The Noah Ark Search Expeditions of 1982-1990 were guided by Ismet Öztürk.
Also to his credit is the first ever climb of the east face of Demirkazik (3490 m) achleved in july 1987. Ismet has widely travelled, climbing the Alps of France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. İsmet has guided for the D.A.V., C.A.I., C.A.S., C.A.F. İsmet recived his Diploma of Culture and History in 1993. His other interest include trekking, cycling, white water rafting, bird watching and photography. İsmet enjoys the outdoor lifestyle and speaks English well.